Downsize on the Prairies



These Molly Miller Blennies sure are a personable fish. I'm not sure on the claims about eating aptasia though. I have 1 in a rock and this guy hasn't even looked at it. Maybe I am feeding him too well 🤷‍♂️.
 
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CB Maleficent

One of my favorite red corals.
 
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I have a real love hate relationship with the Pink Cadillac.

I love the pictures of the original colony. Yet I hate how the frags don't color up to look like the original. Sooner or later I will replace it with something nicer, but for now it is one of my fastest growers.
 
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Acropora florida

I am struggling with top down photography. I am using a Google Pixel 9 Pro however the photo angle through the surface of the water makes it tough to get a clear photo. Then the bright light over head makes it tough to see the image on the screen. I end up taking half a dozen photos at various setting and crossing my fingers the image is in half decent focus.
 
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TC Shapeshifter

This is one I am curious about. It is another Green base red Acropora. From what I am told the coral will make dramatic changes to its color based on trace elements, light intensity, etc.

Right now it is green with some deep red polyps. Once it is settled I hope to see the flowing bright red and gold polyps. Looking closely at the photo I can see the red starting to come in on the coralites.
 
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FTS. I hate this stage, the tank has got a ton of coral yet looks empty.

I also think I am going to find some flat Rock and lift the rock structure 4 or 5 inches.
 
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This is one from a friend's tank I have my eye on. I'm not sure if it's A. efflorescence or A. solitaryensis, or some other solid body table Acro.

Either way, when it grows big enough, a piece is coming home to my tank.
 
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TGC Creamsicle

When we buy the Neptune Trident Reagents, they come with a calibration solution. Are you reusing that solution over multiple calibrations, or are they one and done for you?
 

WHAT PART OF LIVING WITH A REEF TOOK YOU BY SURPRISE?

  • How much space the supplies and equipment take up

    Votes: 8 53.3%
  • Salt creep, spills, and cleanup outside the tank

    Votes: 2 13.3%
  • Planning trips or finding someone to care for the reef

    Votes: 5 33.3%
  • How attached I’d get to individual animals

    Votes: 2 13.3%
  • Making decisions when there’s no clear right answer

    Votes: 3 20.0%
  • How much the reef affects everyday household life

    Votes: 5 33.3%
  • Nothing in particular, I felt well prepared

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 1 6.7%
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